The Clock House – Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sandwell
The Clock House – Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 361 High Street, B70 9QG
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Clock House – Kitchen sits behind roughly 1,561 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ← The Clock House – Kitchen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Clock House – Kitchen none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Clock House – Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café @ Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form’s Sandwell Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
Questions about The Clock House – Kitchen
What is The Clock House – Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Clock House – Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sandwell Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Clock House – Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Clock House – Kitchen last inspected?
The Clock House – Kitchen was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Clock House – Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Clock House – Kitchen compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while The Clock House – Kitchen holds a 4. 513 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Clock House – Kitchen and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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